Element Definitions
Element: abs
Variable: %absolute_pressure%
XML Syntax: <abs>%absolute_pressure%</abs>
Uncorrected barometric pressure.
The pressure as read without correcting for the height of the station.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %absolute_pressure% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: airtemp
Variable: %outside_temperature%
Syntax: <airtemp>%outside_temperature%</airtemp>
Outside air temperature.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %outside_temperature% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: alias
Variable: %common_name%
Syntax: <alias>%common_name%</alias>
Alias or common name of the weather station.
Typically identifies the weather station online, e.g. Somewhere Weather.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %common_name% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: altitude
Variable: %altitude%
Syntax: <altitude>%altitude%</altitude>
Altitude of the weather station.
Typically taken where the rain gauge is positioned.
Rounded to the nearest whole unit of height.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Integer.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %altitude% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: apparent
Variable: %windchill%
Syntax: <apparent>%windchill%</apparent>
Wind chill temperature.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
More information: Apparent Temperature
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %windchill% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: automatic
Variable: %automated_obs%
Syntax: <automatic>%automated_obs%</automatic>
Indicator if the instrument transmits automated observations.
Permitted values are "yes" or "no".
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %automated_obs% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: caption
Variable: %description_of_subject%
Syntax: <caption>%description_of_subject%</caption>
Subject of the photograph.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %description_of_subject% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: climate_zone
Variable: %climate_zone%
Syntax: <climate_zone>%climate_zone%</climate_zone>
Classification of the area surrounding the weather station.
Urban Climate Zone is specified by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
More information: Urban Climate Zones
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %climate_zone% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: commenced
Variable: %station_opened%
Syntax: <commenced>%station_opened%</commenced>
Date the weather station opened.
Formatted as YYYY-MM-DD.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Date.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %station_opened% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: country
Variable: %country%
Syntax: <country>%country%</country>
Country in which the weather station is located.
Formatted in full text or abbreviated using the 3-letter ISO Country Code.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
More information: ISO Alpha-3 Country Codes
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %country% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: date
Variable: %international_date%
Syntax: <date>%international_date%</date>
Local date of the observation.
Formatted as YYYY-MM-DD.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Time.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %international_date% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: degrees
Variable: %wind_direction_degrees%
Syntax: <degrees>%wind_direction_degrees%</degrees>
Wind direction in degrees (relative to true north) from which the wind is blowing.
Required = Optional | Type = Integer.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %wind_direction_degrees% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: description
Variable: %instrument_type%
Syntax: <description>%instrument_type%</description>
Description of the instrument (or sensor).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %instrument_type% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: dewpoint
Variable: %outside_dewpoint%
Syntax: <dewpoint>%outside_dewpoint%</dewpoint>
Outside dew point temperature.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %outside_dewpoint% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: evap_sensor
Variable: %evaporation_sensor_status%
XML Syntax: <evap_sensor>%evaporation_sensor_status%</evap_sensor>
Operational status of the sensor.
Permitted values are "1" for operational or "0" for non-operational.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Boolean.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %evaporation_sensor_status% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: evap
Variable: %evap24hr%
XML Syntax: <evap>%evap24hr%</evap>
Amount of evaporation in the past 24 hours. Nominally recorded at 9.00 am.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %evap24hr% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: exposure
Variable: %instrument_location%
Syntax: <exposure>%instrument_location%</exposure>
Location of the instrument.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %instrument_location% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: ffdc
Variable: %forest_fire_danger%
Syntax: <ffdc>%forest_fire_danger%</ffdc>,
Local forest fire danger rating calculated by FWI Calc.
Permitted values are "LOW", "LOW MOD", "MODERATE", "HIGH", "VERY HIGH", "SEVERE", "EXTREME" or "CODE RED".
Required = Optional | Type = String.
More information: Fire Danger Ratings
Usage: .
Instruction: Replace %forest_fire_danger% in the template file with ^fwiffdidcl^ from FWI Calc.
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Element: gfdc
Variable: %grassland_fire_danger%
Syntax: <gfdc>%grassland_fire_danger%</gfdc>
Local grassland fire danger rating calculated by FWI Calc.
Permitted values are "LOW", "LOW MOD", "MODERATE", "HIGH", "VERY HIGH", "SEVERE", "EXTREME" or "CODE RED".
Required = Optional | Type = String.
More information: Fire Danger Ratings
Usage: .
Instruction: Replace %grassland_fire_danger% in the template file with ^fwigfdidcl^ from FWI Calc.
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Element: gust
Variable: %wind_gust%
Syntax: <gust>%wind_gust%</gust>
Highest wind gust in the last 10 minutes.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %wind_gust% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: hgh_type
Variable: %high_cloud_type%
XML Syntax: <hgh_type>%high_cloud_type%</hgh_type>
Type of high cloud.
Permitted values are "0" to "9" or "/".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 0509.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %high_cloud_type% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: humidity
Variable: %outside_humidity%
Syntax: <humidity>%outside_humidity%</humidity>
Outside relative humidity.
Required = Optional | Type = Integer.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %outside_humidity% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: imageURI
Variable: %absolute_path_to_photo%
Syntax: <imageURI>%absolute_path_to_photo%</imageURI>
Absolute path of the photograph on the web server.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %absolute_path_to_photo% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: in-service
Variable: %instrument_operational%
Syntax: <in-service>%instrument_operational%</in-service>
Indicator if the instrument is operational.
Permitted values are "yes" or "no".
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %instrument_operational% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: latitude
Variable: %latitude%
Syntax: <latitude>%latitude%</latitude>
Latitude of the weather station.
Typically taken where the rain gauge is positioned.
Formatted in decimal degrees and prefixed by "-" if the station is located in the southern hemisphere.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %latitude% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: longitude
Variable: %longitude%
Syntax: <longitude>%longitude%</longitude>
Longitude of the weather station.
Typically taken where the rain gauge is positioned.
Formatted in decimal degrees and prefixed by "-" if the station is located in the western hemisphere.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %longitude% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: low_type
Variable: %low_cloud_type%
XML Syntax: <low_type>%low_cloud_type%</low_type>
Type of low cloud.
Permitted values are "0" to "9" or "/".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 0513.
Required = Optional | Type = Integer.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %low_cloud_type% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: lowest_amount
Variable: %lowest_cloud_amount%
XML Syntax: <lowest_amount>%lowest_cloud_amount%</lowest_amount>
Amount of the lowest level cloud (low or middle).
Permitted values are "0" to "9" or "/".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 2700.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %lowest_cloud_amount% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: lowest_base
Variable: %lowest_cloud_height%
XML Syntax: <lowest_base>%lowest_cloud_height%</lowest_base>
Height of the base of lowest level cloud (low or middle).
Permitted values are "0" to "9".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 1600.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %lowest_cloud_height% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: make
Variable: %instrument_manufacturer%
Syntax: <make>%instrument_manufacturer%</make>
Manufacturer of the instrument.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %instrument_manufacturer% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: max_temp
Variable: %maximum_temperature%
XML Syntax: <max_temp>%maximum_temperature%</max_temp>
Maximum temperature.
The highest temperature since 9.00 am. Nominally recorded at 6.00 pm.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %maximum_temperature% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: middle_type
Variable: %middle_cloud_type%
XML Syntax: <middle_type>%middle_cloud_type%</middle_type>
Type of middle cloud.
Permitted values are "0" to "9" or "/".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 0515.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %middle_cloud_type% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: min_temp
Variable: %minimum_temperature%
XML Syntax: <min_temp>%minimum_temperature%</min_temp>
Minimum temperature.
The lowest temperature since midnight. Nominally recorded at 9.00 am
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %minimum_temperature% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: model
Variable: %instrument_model%
Syntax: <model>%instrument_model%</model>
Model of the instrument.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %instrument_model% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: mslp
Variable: %relative_pressure%
Syntax: <mslp>%relative_pressure%</mslp>
Mean sea level pressure.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %relative_pressure% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: mslp_change
Variable: %pressure_change%
Syntax: <mslp_change>%pressure_change%</mslp_change>
Change in pressure over the specified period.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %pressure_change% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: mslp_trend
Variable: %pressure_trend%
XML Syntax: <mslp_trend>%pressure_trend%</mslp_trend>.
Trend in pressure over the specified period.
Permitted values are "Falling", "Rising" or "Steady".
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %pressure_trend% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: name
Variable: %station_name%
Syntax: <name>%station_name%</name>
Full name of the weather station.
The recommended convention is "primary name (secondary name)", which is consistent with standard Australian Bureau of Meteorology practice.
The primary name identifies the town where the weather station is located.
The secondary name is more specific about the location and is helpful when there are other weather stations in the same town. Examples include: street name, geographic feature, housing estate, community or institution.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %station_name% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: parseFWI
Variable: %FWI_parse_time%
XML Syntax: <parseFWI>%FWI_parse_time%</parseFWI>
Local time when FWI Calc parsed the fire danger ratings to the PWS software.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: .
Instruction: Replace %FWI_parse_time% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: pastWX
Variable: %past_weather%
XML Syntax: <pastWX>%past_weather%</pastWX>
Description of the weather since the last observation.
Permitted values are "0" to "9".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 4561.
Required = Optional | Type = Integer.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %past_weather% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: point
Variable: %wind_direction_points%
Syntax: <point>%wind_direction_points%</point>
Wind direction in cardinal, ordinal and secondary-intercardinal points (relative to true North) from which the wind is blowing.
Permitted values are "N", "S", "E", "W", "NE", "SE", "SW", "NW", "NNE", "ENE", "ESE", "SSE", "SSW", "WSW", "WNW" or "NNW".
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %wind_direction_points% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: pres_sensor
Variable: %pressure_sensor_status%
XML Syntax: <pres_sensor>%pressure_sensor_status%</pres_sensor>
Operational status of the sensor.
Permitted values are "1" for operational or "0" for non-operational.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Boolean.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %pressure_sensor_status% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: presentWX
Variable: %present_weather%
XML Syntax: <presentWX>%present_weather%</presentWX>
Description of the weather at the time of the observation.
Permitted values are "00" to "99".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 4677.
Required = Optional | Type = Integer.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %present_weather% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: primary
Variable: %instrument_role%
Syntax: <primary>%instrument_role%</primary>
Indicator if the instrument is a primary instrument.
Useful when multiple instruments measure the same weather parameter.
Permitted values are "yes" or "no".
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %instrument_role% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: program
Variable: %program_name%
Syntax: <program>%program_name%</program>
Name of the software program.
In the first instance this refers to the personal weather station software, i.e. PC / PWS interface software.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %program_name% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: purpose
Variable: %program_description%
Syntax: <purpose>%program_description%</purpose>
Purpose of the software program.
In the first instance this refers to the personal weather station software, i.e. PC / PWS interface software.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %program_description% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: pws
Variable: %pws_type%
Syntax: <pws>%pws_type%</pws>
The make and model of personal weather station (PWS).
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %pws_type% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: rain_sensor
Variable: %rain_sensor_status%
XML Syntax: <rain_sensor>%rain_sensor_status%</rain_sensor>
Operational status of the sensor.
Permitted values are "1" for operational or "0" for non-operational.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Boolean.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %rain_sensor_status% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: rain1hr
Variable: %1hr_rain%
Syntax: <rain1hr>%1hr_rain%</rain1hr>
Amount of rainfall in the last hour.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %1hr_rain% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: rain24hr
Variable: %24hr_rain%
Syntax: <rain24hr>%24hr_rain%</rain24hr>
Amount of rainfall in the last 24 hours.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %24hr_rain% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: raintoday
Variable: %rain_today%
Syntax: <raintoday>%rain_today%</raintoday>
Amount of rainfall since midnight.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %rain_today% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: site_rating
Variable: %site_rating%
Syntax: <site_rating>%site_rating%</site_rating>
Overall site rating of the weather station.
Site Rating is specified by the Weather Observations Website (WOW).
Required = Mandatory | Type = Integer.
More information: Site Rating
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %site_rating% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: sky_cover
Variable: %total_cloud_amount%
XML Syntax: <sky_cover>%total_cloud_amount%</sky_cover>
Total amount of cloud.
Permitted values are "0" to "9" or "/".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 2700.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %total_cloud_amount% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: speed
Variable: %wind_speed%
Syntax: <speed>%wind_speed%</speed>
Average wind speed over the last 10 minutes.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %wind_speed% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: status
Variable: %station_status%
Syntax: <status>%station_status%</status>
Status of the weather station.
Permitted vales are "open" or "closed".
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %station_status% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: stnID
Variable: %station_identifier%
XML Syntax: <stnID>%station_identifier%</stnID>
Unique 4 - 8 character station identifier.
Formatted using uppercase letters "A" to "Z" and or numerals "0" to "9".
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %station_identifier% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: sun_sensor
Variable: %sunshine__sensor_status%
XML Syntax: <sun_sensor>%sunshine__sensor_status%</sun_sensor>
Operational status of the sensor.
Permitted values are "1" for operational or "0" for non-operational.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Boolean.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %sunshine__sensor_status% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: sunshine
Variable: %sunshine_yesterday%
XML Syntax: <sunshine>%sunshine_yesterday%</sunshine>
Duration of sunshine from sunrise to sunset yesterday. Nominally recorded at 9.00 am.
Required = Optional | Type = Decimal.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %sunshine_yesterday% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: surface_vis
Variable: %horizontal_visibility%
XML Syntax: <surface_vis>%horizontal_visibility%</surface_vis>
Horizontal visibility.
Permitted values are "00" to "50" or "55" to "89".
Specified by WMO in Code Table 4377.
Required = Optional | Type = Integer.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %horizontal_visibility% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: temp_sensor
Variable: %temperature_sensor_status%
XML Syntax: <temp_sensor>%temperature_sensor_status%</temp_sensor>
Operational status of the sensor.
Permitted values are "1" for operational or "0" for non-operational.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Boolean.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %temperature_sensor_status% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: time
Variable: %24hr_time%
Syntax: <time>%24hr_time%</time>.
Local time of the observation.
Formatted as HH:MM:SS using a 24 hour clock.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Time.
Usage: Station Details Document.
Instruction: Replace %24hr_time% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: timeManual
Variable: %local_time_manual%
XML Syntax: <timeManual>%local_time_manual%</timeManual>
Local time of the manual observation.
Formatted as HH:MM using a 24 hour clock.
Required = Optional | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %local_time_manual% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: timezone
Variable: %timezone%
Syntax: <timezone>%timezone%</timezone>
Time offset from UTC.
Formatted as HH:MM and prefixed by "+" in the eastern hemisphere or "-" in the western hemisphere.
This will advance by 1:00 hour during daylight saving.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
More information: World Time Zones
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %timezone% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: trend_period
Variable: %pressure_change_period%
Syntax: <trend_period>%pressure_change_period%</trend_period>
Period in hours over which the pressure change is calculated.
The international standard is 3 hours.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Integer.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %pressure_change_period% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_dewpoint
Variable: %unit_dewpoint%
Syntax: <unit_dewpoint>%unit_dewpoint%</unit_dewpoint>
Unit of dew point temperature.
Permitted values are "C" (Celcius) or "F" (Fahrenheit).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_dewpoint% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_evap
Variable: %unit_evaporation%
XML Syntax: <unit_evap>%unit_evaporation%</unit_evap>
Unit of evaporation.
Permitted values are "mm" or "in".
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_evaporation% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_height
Variable: %unit_height%
Syntax: <unit_height>%unit_height%</unit_height>
Unit of height.
Permitted values are "m" (metres) or "ft" (feet).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_height% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_humidity
Variable: %unit_humidity%
Syntax: <unit_humidity>%unit_humidity%</unit_humidity>
Unit of humidity.
The permitted value is "%" (percentage).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_humidity% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_pressure
Variable: %unit_pressure%
Syntax: <unit_pressure>%unit_pressure%</unit_pressure>
Unit of atmospheric pressure.
Permitted values are "hPa" (hectopascals), "mb" (millibars) or "in" (inches of Mercury).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_pressure% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_rain
Variable: %unit_rain%
Syntax: <unit_rain>%unit_rain%</unit_rain>
Unit of rainfall.
Permitted values are "mm" (millimetres) or "in" (inches).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_rain% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_sun
Variable: %unit_sunshine%
XML Syntax: <unit_sun>%unit_sunshine%</unit_sun>
Unit of bright sunshine duration.
Permitted values are "hours".
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_sunshine% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_temperature
Variable: %unit_temperature%
Syntax: <unit_temperature>%unit_temperature%</unit_temperature>
Unit of air temperature.
Permitted values are "C" (Celcius) or "F" (Fahrenheit).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_temperature% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: unit_wind
Variable: %unit_wind_speed%
Syntax: <unit_wind>%unit_wind_speed%</unit_wind>
Unit of wind speed.
Permitted values are "kt" (knots), "kph" (kilometres per hour), "mph" (miles per hour) or "mps" (metres per second).
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %unit_wind_speed% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: version
Variable: %program_version%
Syntax: <version>%program_version%</version>
Version of the software program.
In the first instance this refers to the personal weather station software, i.e. PC / PWS interface software.
Required = Mandatory | Type = String.
Usage: Station Details Document | Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %program_version% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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Element: wind_sensor
Variable: %wind_sensor_status%
XML Syntax: <wind_sensor>%wind_sensor_status%</wind_sensor>
Operational status of the sensor.
Permitted values are "1" for operational or "0" for non-operational.
Required = Mandatory | Type = Boolean.
Usage: Current Weather Document.
Instruction: Replace %wind_sensor_status% in the template file with the equivalent output tag from the PWS software or user-defined variable.
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